When people think of the iconic NBCsitcom, The Office, they usually associate it with being an American comedy classic. However, unbeknownst to many, the beloved U.S. show is actually a reimagining of a U.K. series.
Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the U.K. version of The Office aired in 2001, four years before it was adapted for American viewers. Despite the long-running U.S. edition, the original series only aired for two seasons, producing 12 episodes and two Christmas specials. After a two-year run, the show officially concluded in 2003.
Drawing inspiration from the cringe humor of the U.K. corporate mockumentary, TV writer and producer Greg Daniels adapted it into the iconic NBC show we know today. Known for his work on the popular animated sitcom The Simpsons, Daniels was no stranger to captivating audiences with satirical comedy.
While writing the U.S. version, Daniels ingeniously shifted the tone of the show into something that was built to withstand years of production—taking the cynical tone of British humor and altering it to suit American viewers.
The Office episode 9 "A Benihana Christmas" aired on December 14, 2006.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images
Although the U.K. version had a similar premise to the beloved U.S. show—following the cringeworthy boss of the Wernham Hogg Paper Company in Slough, Berkshire as he navigated uncomfortable situations—it focused heavily on dry, awkward and often abrasive characters.
To appeal more to American audiences, the U.S. series focused heavily on enduring character arcs and chemistry, highlighting office romances and banter-heavy friendships all while maintaining a clear emphasis on cringeworthy comedy. Daniels wrote dynamics that were often lighthearted and endearing, providing the perfect balance to the at times unbearably awkward show.
By deviating from the U.K. show's themes, the U.S. series was able to flourish, producing nine seasons and 201 episodes since its launch in 2005. The Office remains a cornerstone of comedy culture in the U.S. today, defining sit-coms for the better part of a decade and popularizing cringe-comedy in America.
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